Cockcrow
noun
The time early in the morning when the rooster crows, signalling the start of a new day.
We must start our journey at cockcrow to reach on time.
noun
The loud sound a rooster makes, typically early morning.
Wake up! Can't you hear the cockcrow?
noun
The time early in the morning when the rooster crows, signalling the start of a new day.
We must start our journey at cockcrow to reach on time.
noun
The loud sound a rooster makes, typically early morning.
Wake up! Can't you hear the cockcrow?
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Old-fashioned Usage
Commonly used in historical or traditional contexts, not modern everyday speech.
In the old tales, knights set out on quests at cockcrow.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Meaning
Sometimes used to describe the exact moment a rooster crows, not just dawn.
He promised to leave at cockcrow, when the farm comes to life.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
Can indicate the start of any new beginning, not just the morning.
With this agreement, a new era begins at cockcrow for our village.
Compare with
dawndaybreakmorningsunrise
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